Snakes play important role in environment: Gururaj Sunil.

Udupi: Snakes are very specialized animals and have an important role in our environment. Most snakes are non-poisonous and help control rodent and insect populations. Like other reptiles, snakes are cold-blooded animals; their body temperature is regulated by climatic conditions. Snakes cannot tolerate extreme cold and will normally hibernate during the winter months, usually emerging from their dens in late February or early March. Snakes are most active at night and during early morning and late evening said Udupi’s Gururaj Sanil, Snake Behavior Expert.

“Samskara Baladarsha-2014″ The programme on Snake facts on Students was held at ” Sri Khetra Adapadi Sri Uma Maheshwara, Sri Durga Parameshwari temple for 7 days.

Students were given awareness about different species of snakes, their behavior, poisonous & non-poisonous species & the identification marks on their bodies through which students can recognize different species. Also gave them some first aid tips which can be administered in case of snake bites. He had also brought two live non-poisonous snakes. Students had a first time experience touching the snakes.